NCT06651554 Technology-assisted Methods to Advance Suicide Prevention Among Youth in Colombia
| NCT ID | NCT06651554 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Brown University |
| Condition | Suicidal Ideations |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 228 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-12 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12-15 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 228 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-12 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-15.
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Brief Summary
This study will investigate a multi-level approach that applies technology-assisted methods to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors (SIB) and promote mental health among Colombian youth: (a) digital platform for youth; (b) digital platform for teachers; and (c) hybrid mental health training diploma program for teachers. This approach will evaluate an open-access digital platform for suicide prevention among Colombian youth. Key features of the digital platform include mental health self-help tools, a customizable safety plan, links to online counseling services, and gamification elements. The digital platform's teacher interface will incorporate psychoeducation, brief suicide-risk screening and decision support tools to enhance teacher capacity to assess risk for suicide and refer youth to the appropriate level of services. Study investigators will conduct a hybrid-type 1 implementation-effectiveness stepped wedge pilot trial design to evaluate the digital platform and hybrid mental health teacher training program implemented within secondary schools in Bogota, Colombia. Study aims are to: Aim 1. An initial needs assessment will be conducted with key stakeholders (youth, teachers, caregivers, school administrators) to identify barriers and facilitators to successful implementation of the multi-level approach. User-centered design methods will be used to refine the digital platform and incorporate end-user feedback into the final prototype. Aim 2. Investigators will evaluate: (a) feasibility, acceptability, and usability of the digital platform across three schools in Colombia; and (b) the preliminary effects of the digital platform in reducing SIB and improving mood (e.g., anxiety/depression) among Colombian youth aged 14-19 attending the three schools. Safety planning skills acquisition (youth-level) and linkages to mental health services (service-level) will be assessed as potential mechanisms of change. Aim 3. The study will apply a multi-disciplinary capacity building model to strengthen behavioral health and implementation science research, healthcare delivery capacity, and mental health policy. In partnership with Pontificia Javeriana University, experts in suicide prevention, data science, and implementation science will be engaged to build in-country research capacity at the individual and institutional level.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for youth: * aged 14-19 * attending a secondary school in Bogota * willing to try the digital platform Exclusion Criteria for youth: * not meeting inclusion criteria
Contact & Investigator
Alethea Desrosiers
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Brown University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06651554 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 14 Years or older, up to 19 Years, studying Suicidal Ideations. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06651554 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06651554 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at alethea_desrosiers@brown.du for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06651554 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Bogotá, Colombia.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06651554 clinical trial?
NCT06651554 is sponsored by Brown University. The principal investigator is Alethea Desrosiers at Brown University. The trial plans to enroll 228 participants.